| Melissa Joy Manning, a designer and metalsmith originally from Oakland, California, fuses unconventional materials such as fossil wood, Moroccan azurite and ocean jasper with modern aesthetics to create statement one-of-a-kind pieces. With a degree in art history, Manning studied jewelry design in San Francisco, Barcelona, and Mexico. She combines this education with her interest in indigenous and non-Western cultures in her 14K and 18K gold and oxidized silver pieces.
What sets Melissa Joy Manning jewelry apart is the use of reclaimed objects, recycled materials, vintage pendants, and less commonly used stones. Her colorful drusy agates, calcites, and quartzes brighten brushed gold settings and her black, red and champagne diamonds accent patterned agate slices. Her jewelry focuses on sustainability, as does her business philosophy.
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